I saw Avril Doyle canvassing on North Main Street, Wexford, the Saturday before the referendum. It was desolutory, only one or two reluctant supporters, with her. Nothing there to persuade me to vote yes. Give us a treaty we can read and understand.

Listening to Brian Cowen I suspect that the Government will let the dust settle for about six months. I have no doubt that it will eventually opt for a second referendum having secured some extra guarantees from Europe.

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This blog will deal primarily with Irish and International political issues. I have long believed that the greater the diversity of comment the stronger our democracy. On occasions analysis may be quite trenchant. I also intend to range over diverse cultural strands of Irish and world society. Sports such as Hurling and Rugby Union -primarily but not exclusively-will feature from time to time.
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